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Buick_guy

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Ok, just got the final ok from my parents to buy a Rotary. Its a Coleman. Has variable speed, and nice trigger starting.



One thing Ihave a question about is how it should start. It says that it should take a second or two to start after you click the trigger. Is that right?



I can't afford a Porter Cable or Makita rotary, and am just going to use this to learn so, will this be good enough to learn with?



Also, could you direct me to some pads and backing plates for this thing? Thanks.



Coleman Polisher
 
If you are that hard for cash I have a Craftsman rotary in great shape. 2 speed trigger. Ill sell it for $25 plus shipping (Canadian dollars) It has no pads though.
 
eShine said:
If you are that hard for cash I have a Craftsman rotary in great shape. 2 speed trigger. Ill sell it for $25 plus shipping (Canadian dollars) It has no pads though.
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What speeds does it run at. I will probably take you up on that offer thanks!:up



Also, if you could attach a picture or somthing. Or send it to [email protected] .
 
Has anyone used this rotary? HOw does it perform compared to other machines? What would you recommend? :confused:
 
On second thought, does the harbor freight one have dial speed control, thats what I idealy wanted, so I could set it to a low setting at first.
 
Buick_Guy- This sorta goes along with/repeats some stuff I posted on your other thread about rotary-induced imperfections.



I really really really really strongly urge you to get a PC or a Cyclo before you get the rotary. There will be times when you *need* the PC/Cyclo to fix rotary holgrams (even the best have to do this from time to time, and most of us do it more than that).



If it's a matter of only being able to buy one machine, I'd buy a used Cyclo (look on ebay). Or else get a PC.



If you do get the rotary...don't use the terry or wool pads/bonnets. Get some polishing and finishing pads. Don't try cutting pads. Use mild products. Be very careful. Practice on something that doesn't matter, 'cause you're gonna mess up (everybody does). Just using a low speed won't guarantee that you won't have a big "oops".



If I misread something and you already have a PC, then "never mind".



SilvaBimma- Heh heh, I'm gonna give you the dreaded "do a search" suggestion :D LOTS of info on rotaries here. Many of us have them. But they're truly not for beginner. Note that I'm not overly cautious about them either- my first rotaryuse in twenty years was on my beloved S8, no practice or refresher or anything, I just went at it with no problems. But I'd used one before back in the day (quite a bit, too) and my frequent Cyclo use kept me in practice. I suggest you search on "Cyclo", it's a good in-between polisher, as a recent thread pointed out.
 
I'm selling my rotary to buy a PC lol... I bought the Harbor Freight rotary and burned through my paint one time, and that was enough.
 
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